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Cayenne pepper vs. Ground ginger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Cayenne pepper and Ground ginger

  • Cayenne pepper has more Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin E , Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Vitamin B2, and Fiber, however, Ground ginger is richer in Manganese, Iron, and Selenium.
  • Ground ginger's daily need coverage for Manganese is 1361% more.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Spices, pepper, red or cayenne and Spices, ginger, ground.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper
3
:
7
Ground ginger
Ground ginger
Contains more Calcium +29.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +74.4%
Contains more Potassium +52.6%
Contains more Iron +153.8%
Contains more Magnesium +40.8%
Contains more Zinc +46.8%
Contains more Copper +28.7%
Contains more Manganese +1565%
Contains more Selenium +534.1%
Equal in Sodium - 27
Cayenne pepper
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 45% 293% 109% 126% 178% 4% 68% 125% 261% 48%
Ground ginger
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 35% 743% 153% 72% 117% 4% 100% 160% 4344% 305%
Contains more Calcium +29.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +74.4%
Contains more Potassium +52.6%
Contains more Iron +153.8%
Contains more Magnesium +40.8%
Contains more Zinc +46.8%
Contains more Copper +28.7%
Contains more Manganese +1565%
Contains more Selenium +534.1%
Equal in Sodium - 27

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper
8
:
2
Ground ginger
Ground ginger
Contains more Vitamin A +138600%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +10814.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +613%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +440.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +291.4%
Contains more Folate +715.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +9937.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +10.6%
Cayenne pepper
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2497% 597% 0% 255% 82% 213% 164% 0% 566% 80% 0% 201%
Ground ginger
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 0% 0% 3% 12% 40% 181% 29% 145% 10% 0% 2%
Contains more Vitamin A +138600%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +10814.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +613%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +440.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +291.4%
Contains more Folate +715.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +9937.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +10.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper
3
:
2
Ground ginger
Ground ginger
Contains more Protein +33.7%
Contains more Fats +307.3%
Contains more Other +15.7%
Contains more Carbs +26.5%
Contains more Water +23.5%
Cayenne pepper
12% 17% 57% 8% 6%
Protein: 12.01 g
Fats: 17.27 g
Carbs: 56.63 g
Water: 8.05 g
Other: 6.04 g
Ground ginger
9% 4% 72% 10% 5%
Protein: 8.98 g
Fats: 4.24 g
Carbs: 71.62 g
Water: 9.94 g
Other: 5.22 g
Contains more Protein +33.7%
Contains more Fats +307.3%
Contains more Other +15.7%
Contains more Carbs +26.5%
Contains more Water +23.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper
2
:
1
Ground ginger
Ground ginger
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +474.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +801%
Contains less Saturated Fat -20.3%
Cayenne pepper
23% 19% 58%
Saturated Fat: 3.26 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.75 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.37 g
Ground ginger
65% 12% 23%
Saturated Fat: 2.599 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.479 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.929 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +474.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +801%
Contains less Saturated Fat -20.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Cayenne pepper Ground ginger
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cayenne pepper Ground ginger Opinion
Net carbs 29.43g 57.52g Ground ginger
Protein 12.01g 8.98g Cayenne pepper
Fats 17.27g 4.24g Cayenne pepper
Carbs 56.63g 71.62g Ground ginger
Calories 318kcal 335kcal Ground ginger
Fructose 1.78g Ground ginger
Sugar 10.34g 3.39g Ground ginger
Fiber 27.2g 14.1g Cayenne pepper
Calcium 148mg 114mg Cayenne pepper
Iron 7.8mg 19.8mg Ground ginger
Magnesium 152mg 214mg Ground ginger
Phosphorus 293mg 168mg Cayenne pepper
Potassium 2014mg 1320mg Cayenne pepper
Sodium 30mg 27mg Ground ginger
Zinc 2.48mg 3.64mg Ground ginger
Copper 0.373mg 0.48mg Ground ginger
Manganese 2mg 33.3mg Ground ginger
Selenium 8.8µg 55.8µg Ground ginger
Vitamin A 41610IU 30IU Cayenne pepper
Vitamin A RAE 2081µg 2µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin E 29.83mg 0mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin C 76.4mg 0.7mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B1 0.328mg 0.046mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B2 0.919mg 0.17mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B3 8.701mg 9.62mg Ground ginger
Vitamin B5 0.477mg Ground ginger
Vitamin B6 2.45mg 0.626mg Cayenne pepper
Folate 106µg 13µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin K 80.3µg 0.8µg Cayenne pepper
Tryptophan 0.152mg Ground ginger
Threonine 0.289mg Ground ginger
Isoleucine 0.341mg Ground ginger
Leucine 0.513mg Ground ginger
Lysine 0.241mg Ground ginger
Methionine 0.089mg Ground ginger
Phenylalanine 0.311mg Ground ginger
Valine 0.411mg Ground ginger
Histidine 0.199mg Ground ginger
Saturated Fat 3.26g 2.599g Ground ginger
Monounsaturated Fat 2.75g 0.479g Cayenne pepper
Polyunsaturated fat 8.37g 0.929g Cayenne pepper
Omega-3 - ALA 0.223g Ground ginger

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is better in case of low diet
Cayenne pepper Ground ginger
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
388%
Cayenne pepper
35%
Ground ginger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
125%
Cayenne pepper
603%
Ground ginger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ground ginger
Ground ginger is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.95g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ground ginger
Ground ginger contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ground ginger
Ground ginger is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.661g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ground ginger
Ground ginger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Ground ginger
Ground ginger is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Cayenne pepper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170932/nutrients
  2. Ground ginger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170926/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.